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The `Ahakhav Native Plant Nursery on the Colorado River Indian Reservation: Growing Trees and Shrubs for Southwest Restoration

The Colorado River Indian Reservation is located in southwestern Arizona on the California/Arizona border. On the reservation is the 'Ahakhav Tribal Preserve, located on the banks of the Lower Colorado River. On the preserve is the 'Ahakhav Native Plant Nursery, specializing in plants used for southwest riparian restoration. The nursery primarily grows native mesquite, cottonwood and willow. Due to increased competition and minimal tribal support, the nursery is at a critical turning point.


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Author(s): Jennifer Kieffner

Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 2001

Event: Western Forest and Conservation Nursery Association Conference
2001 - Durango, CO